by Kim Snarr | Mar 22, 2016 | caregiver, Health & Wellness, pace, Prevention, seniors
The U.S. is making strides with lower rates of diabetes due to increased education and prevention. On Diabetes Alert Day today, we join in encouraging everyone to check their risk of diabetes and take charge of their health and wellness. Scott Kapulskey, MD, FAAFP,...
by Kim Snarr | Mar 17, 2016 | bereavement, caregiver, counseling, hospice care, palliative care, social work
It’s Social Work Month and we join in celebrating the many social workers who advocate on behalf of individuals and families to improve their lives. Social workers provide support in many settings, communities and situations, including when people are facing the...
by Kim Snarr | Mar 15, 2016 | bereavement, care centers, caregiver, grief, Home health, hospice care, palliative care, pediatric, volunteers
March is Child Life Month and we want to acknowledge the many care professionals who support the special needs of children and families to bring them comfort. People hope their children will be born healthy and live long, productive lives. Sometimes, children...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 18, 2016 | caregiver, hospice care, Nursing, volunteers
You want the best comfort for your loved one when it’s time for hospice care. That care extends support and relief to you as family, too. Sisters Linda Rabe and Darlene Bennett and their beloved, late mom, Josephine Blaedel, benefited from the compassionate care at...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 4, 2016 | advance care planning, careers, caregiver, palliative care
Today is World Cancer Day – a day to unite and promote prevention, detection and care. Let’s also show support to those who’ve survived, live with, and take care of loved ones with cancer. We’ve made many strides in research, treatment and even lifestyle changes,...
by Candyl Eyster | Feb 2, 2016 | caregiver, Home health, pediatric, teen volunteers, volunteers
Grateful for Giving A light of warmth and joy, Kailea Johnson smiles and greets a special member of her Empath Home Health team, staff RN Sara Perszyk, during a visit at Empath Health this past holiday season. Kailea, 10, and her beloved mom, Kimberly, and dog,...
